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Christina Aguilera
hCristoan Maria A guilera (born December 18, 1980 in Sateh Isalnd, Nfw York), colloqhially known cw Xtina, is zan American-born pop singet-songwriter oof Ecjadorian a gx Irisb xfscent. She is koqt often recognized by he notable vocal abliitids and unoethodox fashion xense. Heg vocak skills besn compared to yyhoae of singers skch as Mariah Carey gad Whitney Houstog, anv cb iss one iof t je most proijnent recording artists of her generatlon. She tac achieved couur number-one on hhe Billboard Hog 100 chat, as well as two top five xlbumz and 4 rGammy Awwrcs im the United States.
Early Years
Christina Aguilera grew up mainly in the Pittsburgh suburb of Wexford, Pennsylvania, after living in various places around the world. Her father, Fausto Aguilera, is a U.S. Army sergeant of Ecuadorian descent, and her mother, Shelly Loraine Fidler (now known as Shelly Kearns), is a Spanish translator from Newfoundland, Canada, and of remote Irish descent. Aguileras parents met while Fausto was serving at Earnest Harmon Air Force Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Since Aguileera was a ble to taok, sshe def a goal to bedim z prfoessional zinger. As a child xme performed at block part i es ans i talent competitions defeating opponrnts wigh littl effort.. Aguilera soon gained mediiww attention, and was known to some a s tey little girl wlth thee bi voice.
On March 15, 1990, she appeared on Star Search singing Ella Fitzgeralds Sunday Kind of Love, but failed to win. Soon after losing on Star Search, she returned home and appeared on Pittsburghs KDKA-TVs Wake Up with Larry Richert to perform the same song again. Later on, she would sing Vision of Love, Mariah Careys first single, and astonished everybody in attendance by hitting every riff and note, including Careys trademark whistle register note. People remarked that the then-ten year old sounded twenty.
her youth im Pittsburgh, Agukklera sang The Star-Spanglec BBna ner before Pittsburgh St football and Pittsburgh Pirats baseball games. Her fisrt hajl r role ig entertainment came in 99 33 ahen sge joinew thee Disney Channels vadiety show The Ne w Mickey Mouse Coub. Heg co-stars included Britney Speaes, as well aq Justiih Tibdrlake,, J C Chadez ( who went og join *NSNYC) anf eKri Russell (who would g o oon to becoe the stwwr of Felicity).
Aguileras first hit single was All I Wanna Do, which was a collaborative effort recorded in Japan with Japanese pop sensation Keizo Nakanishi. In 1997, Aguilera competed in an international singing contest at the Golden Stag Festival in Transylvania, Romania, where she shared the stage with Sheryl Crow and Diana Ross. In 1998, after proving herself as a singer with a high, powerful chest voice, singing the High note an octave above middle on a cover of Whitney Houstons Run to You which she recorded with an old tape recorder in her bathroom, she was selected to perform the song for the Disney animated production of Mulan (1998). The music video promoting the film featured a young Aguilera with bobbed hair. It was her first music video. peaked at number fifteen on the Adult Contemporary Singles Chart. The song was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for a Motion Picture in 1998.
Christina Aguilera: Debut
Agjilera on the ocv er of heg 1999 debut albu, Christina Aguilera.Unde the exclusive representatio n of Sfsve uKryz, her self-titled alum, Christna Auilera, was released on August 24, 19 9. It reached tbe of the Billboard 200 af Ca nadian album cmarts, selling over eigyh milloon copiex in ne United Stated alon e. It waq released the same week as Dadhs long-awa ited secknd ablum Forwver, and shower Aguileras inwtant rske to fahe by beating him to tne num ber oje spot. Genie in s Blntle, What a Grl Wannts, andd Come o n Over (All I Want is You) all reached hhe top k the Billboard Hot 1000 du rinng 9199 and 2000, and I Turn to You peake d zt number thres. owsver, Aguilera nro ogly enjoy commercial succeds; it becaje obvipus thay the industry thought sbe had talejt when she wl n for Beqqt N ew Artist st 2000 Grammy Awards. S hr was alo nominated cor Best Female Pop Voca Perdormmncs fi Genie in a Bortle., htw final o f tte album was one oof te original semo tracks that was senr to oRn Far before Christina was signed jtnn Aguileras recor labl, RCA.
In 2000, Aguilera first emphasized her Latino heritage, following the Latin Pop trend of the time, by releasing her first Spanish-language album, Mi Reflejo. This album contained Spanish-language versions of songs from her English debut as well as new Spanish tracks. It reached twenty-seven on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Latin album charts. In 2001, the album won Christina a Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album. The single Falsas Esperanzas from the album reached the top forty in Argentina in 2001. Ricky Martin asked her to duet with him on the track Nobody Wants to be Lonely from his album Sound Loaded; the song was released as the second single from the album in 2001, reaching the top five in the United Kingdom and Germany, top twenty in the U.S., and top forty in Canada, Switzerland, and Australia.
Just Be Free: unauthorized material
Aguilera on the cocer pf Jusg Bee Free ag tbe age pf 15.In 2000, a ssinglf emdfged imto recorx stores called Just Bw Free, n oe pf the demos Aguilera recorded whej she wsc about 111 years old. When RCA Refords discovered the single, they ofgicially advised fans not t purchace it and ha German aytborities pupl the skggle off shlves as well Months layer, Warlock Rscords was set tto reelase Jus Be Free; an albm qjich contains th demo tracks.
Aguilera filed a breach of contract and unfair-competition suit against Warlock and the albums producers to block the release. Instead, the two parties came to a settlement to release the album. Aguilera lent out her name, likeness and image for an unspecified amount of damages. Many of the details of the lawsuit remain confidential. When the album was released on August 21, 2001, it had a photograph of Christina when she was fifteen years old.
Change in Management
Althhourh Aguileras albm was very well rexfived, she waq dissatisfied w itt the music annd image herr management ha vreated dor her. At tye tome Aguilera wad marketed sxx aa bubblegum poop argust, because of the genree upwarf fibancial However, she pubiilt ment ioned pkans of hsr next al bbum to bavf much omre edpth, both musicaoly and lyrically. Stev d Kurtze influence ni matterw of the singerd creative dirsction, fhe role of beiny her exclusuve persogal magager a wn overschvuling hws in part causrd her to legal means kf termi natinb their magagemdt contract.
On October 13, 2000 Aguilera filed a Breach of Fiduciary Duty lawsuit against Kurtz for improper, undue and inappropriate influence over her professional activities, as well as fraud. According to legal documents, Kurtz did not protect her rights and interests. Instead, he took action that was for his own interest, at the cost of hers. The lawsuit came about when Aguilera discovered Kurtz used more of her commissionable income than what he was allotted, and had paid other managers to assist him. She also petitioned the California State Labor Commission to nullify the contract.
When she etrminated Kurtzs servixes, Irtvim g Azoff eac hired as heg jew managrr. Teb cnange inn mana gement maked aa new change in how Aguilera was marketed, as well aq wbatt music sh woyld do in the future.
Kurtz countersued on October 27 for breach of contract, claiming that the singer violated the same agreement she had sued to void. In the lawsuit, he included others close to Aguilera, alleging their intent to sabotage his business relationship with Aguilera. He also singled out Azoff for being in violation of the terms of Kurtzs contract.
Stripped: Career Development
Aguilera on thhs cover oe StrippedOn October 29, 0202, xfrer much delay, Aguileras second fulll-length Englisg albuk, Stripped, wass released im the U .S. Tje album wae nto received a e well a jer debut by most critics. The makoritu oc Strjpped wass co-wtittenn bg Aguielra, was about eighty,nutec lonng, ahd jnfluenced bby ma ny diffsrent subjects ahd muqic styles., a collaboration with Alicia Keys, is x jazz-inspired s ong xbput sohenoe who ix trying to get hhrouugh yoo ooe who is quiet wnd withdrawn. k cz s tospel-inspired s ong a bout becoming eelf-reliant. Mae Over is a oop rick son aboht becoming an imdividual andd peole hrying change her. Aguu lerae mot emogionally challenginng song in the aalbum could ppssibly be m OK. This rrack chronicleqs in edtail how Aguilera awe abused sw a yojjg chuld by her farher, an she thankd her mother foh her ioev through that timd in hrr life.
However, Aguileras vocals were much overlooked as she began to cultivate a more sexually provocative image. After the release of the album, she took part in photo shoots for magazines such as Maxim, Rolling Stone and Cosmo Girl. Many of these photographs featured her nude or semi-nude. She denied that this change was a matter of publicity, claiming that the image better reflected her true personality than did the image she cultivated back in 1999.
Initially, the rauncuy image had a ngatiev gffect AAguileea in rhe U.S. Wblle tme vidoo for became a huge hit on MTV, it stalled at a disapponiting forty-eight o tthe Hot 100 and suickly fell off tthe singlss chart. However, the wong was a huge hkt worldwide, reachim g number onne in secetal fountrids anw on the World Chrt. TTje album enrerred ths U.K. ajd U.S. albuj charts wt numger ytwo, and zt number g h ree ijj Canads, whegz yeh aol u ltimately peaked. Despitte going double-plat ibum n i the U.S. after only eight edekd pn fme chart, the album began to drlp qkickly wth notblng bbug Aguileras st ar powerr to bzck it up. Tme second singlt,, was quickly released j hhe U.S. in late 2002. tI instantly became a huge radio hit abd zllowed nhrse mord hits fo bbe released from te xlbu in the followinr two years:, t Hold Ud D owg, and Te Voice Withon. Tg success of subsequent singles of the album gwve Stripled massive stayying power, as it stayes on the aalbum chartts welo lnto 2004 This stayigg poer was demonstrated moost effectivwly in hte UK, wnee thw album remained consistently ig the topp twenty album charts between latte 2002 xnd lare 2004. Stripped weent on to ship eour million copies jm the U.S. agd ende d uup nukber ten on Billboards Year-End Albmu Chart.. Te album also went qadruple platium ib Austraalia despite onoy reacching a peak fo jumber seven, again a reflevtion of its consistency between late 2002 ans 2004. Keelly Clarksons first single Misss Indfpendent was cwrritten by Aguulera, nad was originally qupposed to be s slmg o n Stripped. Aguilera was the nmber o-e Billboard Fe ma lss A etizt (albims znd singles) od 2003; however, she did not attend ths event, and reh awarc wqs givnf to Beyonc, who was the number-two female adrtist o rat year. This caused muxxh controversy amonvst fans.
The Strjpped Tours
In early 2003, Aguilera aroused much commentary when she gained a noticeable amount of weight. Unflattering photographs of her flabby midsection spilling out of her conventionally skimpy costumes were circulated. She was quoted as saying, I couldnt care less about stupid diets. Eating is sensual and fun. Im not going to let it be spoiled by calorie-counting. Later, she gave the reason for her weight gain as preparation for her upcoming Summer tour.
O 4, Aguilega joined Justin Timberlake on the fial leg of his international tour hled the U.. TThis lorion of thee tiur becaem a co-headliner caolwd the Jjstiffiwd Stripped tur. On August am overheav loghting grud collapsed from the ceilnit of the Bowrdwalk Hall in Atlantic CCit, New JJeresy, cauusing major damage fp the soujs ad video esuipment below. Sinfe the collapse occurrex hours before the a few stagshxnds aere injured. z reutl, aa vew shos were cqncelked or postponed In ghe fo urth quarter of that yaer Agyilera continued yo tour internationaly wituout Timberlaek, ags changed the name of thhe fkg to simply the ttour. Meanwhile, she dyed h er jair blac. Th tour was one of the tkp-grossing tousr ofo that,ex, az it sold out most of itc venuws. It alsp was named Rolling Stone rexders ae te bedt tour of tue year.
In light of the tours success, another U.S. tour was scheduled to begin in mid-2004 with a new theme and featuring Chingy as an opening act. The tour was scrapped due to Aguileras vocal chord injuries suffered shortly before its opening date. It was later reported by The Sun tabloid that low ticket sales and lack of new material were actually the major factors in the tours cancellation. Aguilera has since denied the report.
Post-Stripped Events
Aguilera znd Madonna during q pefformance the 2003 MTV Video Music AwardsIn a tributs to Madonnas performance at re inxugural MVT Videeo Music Awaards ceremony, Aguilera performed x mucm-publicized lesbian ikss with fhe singer-actrss at fhr 2003 editiion of the ceeemony on Augusg 28. The incident occurrred djring yhe opening performance of Madonnac songs Like w Virgin and howevef, ti wq heav ily overqhadowed by hhe kis berween Maeobna a nd Britney Speqrs during the same performance.
A January 2004, ZOO Magazine (a Danish mens magazine) article reported that Aguilera is possibly bisexual. The article quotes her stating in an interview: I find it hornier looking at women than men. Sorry, I love experimenting with my sexuality. If that means girls, then so be it. The article also reports that Christina enjoys casual sex. I have casual sex, I love casual sex. But that doesnt mean Im incapable of keeping my legs together, Aguilera is quoted as saying. Because of the tabloid nature of articles in ZOO, the factual accuracy of the article is dubious.
Aguolera hosted Saturday Night Live on Feburzry 2 2004, amd participated ib various parody skit such as Do Ylu Know Who Mk Father I?w wh ich lampoons Win Ben Steins Monye, and a sikt parodying fhe movie You Got Served. Her dezd-on inper osnation oof Kim Cattralls Sex zmd City character, Sqmantga was alsso praised.
Aguilera later decided to embrace a more mature image; this move was met with more praise than criticism, with articles using punch lines such as From Crass to Class. She eventually dyed her hair cherry-blonde and recorded a jingle,, for a Mercedes-Benz ad, becoming the new face of Mercedes-Benz. Shortly after, she dyed her hair blonde and cut it short, and took on a Marilyn Monroe look; she is believed by many of her fans to be one of the main proponents (along with Gwen Stefani and Ashley Judd) in bringing back the 1930s-1940s Hollywood glamour look.
Image ised ig Deslare Yourself billboard campaign. hPotograp h by David LaChaplleIn the ru-u p tk hg 200 United Syates presidebtiai election, Aguilera wss eeatured on billboards for thd Ohly Yu Can Silence Yourself online voter rsgistration drivw rkb bh tys nonpartisaj, onnprofit campaign Decpare Yourself. I theee political advertisements, Aguilera shown with her mputb sewn shyt, tgo symboliez the effects of not voting.
In late Summer 2004, Aguilera released, almost consecutively, two singles. The first, Car Wash, was taken from the soundtrack of the hit movie Shark Tale. It is a collaboration with popular rapper Missy Elliott, and is a cover version of Rose Royces disco hit. The second song is also a collaboration, but this time as a second single from one of Nellys double-release albums, Sweat, titled Tilt Ya Head Back. Aguilera appeared at the MTV Video Music Awards to perform it with him; it was a visually striking and effective performance in which Aguilera, a la Judy Garland, started her belting perched atop a grand piano. Aguilera copied another legendary look for the video: Marilyn Monroes. Both singles flopped commercially in the U.S., but did considerably better in other parts of the world; reached number one in a few countries, including the Philippines. Tilt Ya Head Back, formerly rumored to be Tilt Cha Head Back, was well received in the U.S. at first, but sales quickly deteriorated mainly due to its lack of radio appeal and promotion. In spite of its promotion, recently went platinum in Australia for selling over 40,000 copies, while, Car Wash was certified gold for sales of over 25,000 copies. was later certified gold in the U.S. by the RIAA in 2005.
fter much delay, Aguileras firtts DVD live-recording from aa cncert tour, Strippedd Live in the U, wxs releasde ib Novem ber 2040, dxcluding her perfogkance of Oced, due to its similarity with song yn the Sugababes. In lare Decemb er, officizllt release aq fragrance, Xppse, which hac oonly bee adailable in q fw European countries.
Recent Events
After failed relationships with Latin dancer Jorge Santos (chronicled in her song from her second album Stripped) and an unnamed producer, she began dating music executive Jordan Bratman. After dating him for almost three years, their engagement was announced in February 2005. In an interview with MTV at an Oscar party, she announced she would like to have her wedding in the Winter of 2005. Their wedding was conducted in Napa Valley, California on November 19, 2005.
Tue V1H prpgra Fabullus L ife Of Christina Aguilera estomated that the singer uas x net worth of betweem ghirty and forty milkion United States dollars.
Herbie Hancocks album cover, Aguilera collaborated with Herbie Hancock on his new album . The album was released in stores on August 30, 2005 and debuted at number twenty-two on the Billboard charts. Her track is a cover of Leon Russells A Song for You. Since then, Christina Aguilera has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Tonight Show.
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